Dear Kate,
Your two favorite first cousins had big birthdays. Both Clara Lee and Ellie turned 5. I really shouldn't say cousins, because the reality of it is these two girls are going to be more like big sisters to you than cousins. And, I mean, what's greater than a big sister. I wouldn't know personally what a big sister is, but I am one, and, well, I am pretty awesome, just ask Ash-ash, so 3 big sisters - that has to be awesome. Right??? Only time will tell :)
Back to the parties. So CL had a tea party and let me just tell you, it was one heck of a fancy tea party. Ash-ash (and her awesome big sister) pulled out all the tricks to make it perfect, including using actual china and tea cups! And, of course, there were lots of yummy treats. And tea for those of us who actually like tea. You stuck with the sweets.
Em was a perfect server, white gloves and all.
And Ash-ash was the perfect hostess with the mostess, demonstrating the good manners all young southern ladies should have, along with the proper etiquette to a tea party. Did I mention she dressed for the part, too!
Did I mention you all did?! All the girls looked beautiful in their Sunday best.
Do you know what you get when you put a beautiful day with a bunch of country (or at least country at heart) girls? A VERY short tea party. Everyone got their fair share of treats and we even sang Happy Birthday, but all you girls were just itching to enjoy one of the most beautiful days I have seen in January. And when goats are involved, there is no stopping you!
The birthday girl herself had to break free!!!!
We all enjoyed the awesome weather and even got some friends together for an impromptu gathering that turned into quite the party! We should have known. We have so much fun at Ash-ash's. Some of us have WAY too much fun. Did I mention you were pretty much the last man standing??? That's right? You didn't nap because the party was at 2, so then when you fell asleep on Mimi's lap around 4, Mimi thought it was a good idea to just let you sleep. Well, at 11 that night, you were wide awake, having a good ole time. Others (including a couple of adults) were already asleep, but not you little party girl. But just like the rest of us, you felt it the next day. This is the car ride home...
I'd like to say "I will never let you nap that late again" but sadly about 2 weeks later, it happened. More on that later.
Back to birthday parties, though. Next up, Ellie Bean! So Ellie's birthday PARTY was on Saturday. Her birthday was Sunday, but even though Uncle Jaybee and Aunt Steph explained that 100 million times to her, she was convinced her birthday was on Saturday, so we all just went with it. On Friday night Mexican, we got to sing Happy Birthday to her and we all thought that was so awesome! She was a little red and I'm not referring to her pretty hair either!
So on Saturday, she had her birthday party at Monkey's Treehouse (and her birthday, remember!). You love this place and scared/impressed everyone with your stellar climbing rope skills.
You had lots of other fun, too, playing with everything and with Kipper.
I couldn't get a picture of you and the birthday girls because she was being hogged by Sister (and her 200 friends that were there!) but I here she is 'on her birthday'!
It was a fun birthday celebration, fo sho!
Happy Birthday Clara Lee and Ellie bean!
and love you bug!
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